DINA for the issue of December 20, 2013

	December 20, 2013 | Safar 16, 1435
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Musharraf apologises for any misdeeds By Amir Wasim ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, former president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf on Thursday sought “forgiveness” for any wrongs he may have committed during his nine-year rule.	For suggestions and comments: Email: webmaster@dawn.com Website: http://dawn.com Fax: +92(21) 35693995 Karachi Stocks down 51.82 Points: KARACHI, December 19: At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 25472.64, down 51.82 points. Forex Update : KARACHI, December 19: The Pakistani Rupee was traded at 106.15 to the US Dollar in the open market.
Over 30 killed in Mirali flare-up By Pazir Gul MIRAMSHAH / PESHAWAR: Ten suspected terrorists were killed during a search operation in Mirali town of North Waziristan on Thursday after a fierce overnight clash between security personnel and militants had left 28 people, including two women, dead and several others injured. According to security officials, 24 militants were killed in retaliatory action following an attack on Wednesday and most of the killed were Uzbeks.
No reimbursements if US supplies disrupted By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON: A proposed new law that has the White House’s approval seeks to fiscally squeeze Pakistan if interruptions to the US/Nato ground supply route through Pakistan continue. In addition, the US National Defence Authorisation Bill of 2014 seeks a certification from the US defence secretary that Pakistan is taking demonstrable actions against Al Qaeda and other militant groups active along the Pak-Afghan border.
Iran vows to support anti-terror efforts By Our Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD: Iran on Thursday vowed to support Pakistan government’s efforts for eliminating terrorism from the country. The commitment was conveyed to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, who had called on him.
A man of few words By Arifa Noor The television cameras are still there but the crowds milling in front have thinned down. The imposing Supreme Court building seemed quieter on Thursday morning as the lawyers holding impromptu press conferences, the hyper television reporters, politicians and anchors were missing. The few television correspondents around were chatting on the grassy knoll by the side of the building instead of holding forth, mike in hand, in front of the SC stairs.
ECP refuses to take control of Nadra By Iftikhar A. Khan ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the interior ministry’s proposal for placing the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) under its administrative control for three months to the extent of verification of voters’ thumb impression. “The commission, after an in-depth consideration, has observed that the powers and functions of the commission envisaged by the constitution and the law do not seem to provide for exercising the power or issuing direction regarding verification of thumb impressions or for that matter any other action being undertaken by any institution or executive authority of the federation or of a province, specially when such exercise or action is being carried out or done as a result of an electoral activity conducted by the commission itself,” a letter sent to the ministry said.
AGPR to challenge suspension By Malik Asad ISLAMABAD: After the chairmen of National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) has decided to drag the federal government to court. AGPR Tahir Mehmood is likely to file in the Islamabad High Court on Friday a petition against his Dec 18 suspension by the establishment division for three months.
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